Author: Friday Omosola

Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has assured party members that the ongoing leadership crisis within the state chapter will soon be resolved. The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, spoke at stakeholders’ meetings held in Obiaruku and Kwale, covering Ukwuani and Ndokwa West Local Government Areas. Omo-Agege urged party leaders and members to move past the setbacks of the last election and focus on strengthening the party for the 2027 polls. “We cannot dwell on past mistakes. Instead, we must work harder to ensure victory in 2027,” he stated. Acknowledging the dedication of…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo and Chancellor of the Kwara State University of Education, Oba Ismail Yahya Alebiosu, as the leader of the state’s delegation for the 2025 Hajj.   In a series of key appointments, the governor also named Alhaji Lateef Oloyin as the new Principal Private Secretary (PPS). Oloyin, a seasoned administrator, politician, and community leader, has a strong background in economics, taxation, and organisational management. READ ALSO: NAHCON selects four airlines for 2025 Hajj operations He previously served as chairman of the Kwara State Social Investment Programme and holds an MBA from…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concern over Nigerians’ contradictory stance on corruption. While many decry corrupt leadership, he noted, they often rally behind the same leaders when they face prosecution. Speaking in Abuja during a visit by officials of the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), led by Chris Olukolade, Olukoyede emphasised that national development would only be possible if all citizens viewed corruption as a common enemy.   “Everyone complains that Nigeria is corrupt, that the system is broken, and that corruption is destroying our country”, he said. Olukoyede stressed the importance…

The trial of former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku began on on 31 January, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.   Prosecution counsel Ekele Iheanacho, representing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), presented two witnesses who detailed how Nwabuoku allegedly siphoned funds from the Ministry of Defence using multiple accounts.   Nwabuoku, a former Director of Finance and Accounts at the ministry, is facing a nine-count amended charge of money laundering totaling N868.4 million. The first witness, Eucharia Ezeobi, a staff member at Zenith Bank, testified that she opened four company accounts—Temeeo Synergy Concept…

The inaugural sitting of the Ondo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal commenced in Akure, the state capital, yesterday. Speaking after attending the inaugural session, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa described the election as historic. The New Daily Prime reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner, defeating Agboola Ajayi of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and other candidates.  Dissatisfied with the election outcome, Agboola and others approached the court to reclaim their alleged stolen mandate. The governor emphasised that his victory across all 18 local government areas was a true reflection…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has emphasised the bank’s commitment to combating inflation and stabilizing the nation’s economy. Speaking in Abuja at the Monetary Policy Forum 2025, which brought together fiscal authorities, legislative members, private sector representatives, development partners, experts, and scholars, Cardoso outlined the bank’s ongoing efforts to achieve economic stability. Addressing the theme, ‘Managing the Disinflation Process,’ the CBN governor reiterated the importance of maintaining a forward-thinking, adaptive, and resilient monetary policy. He stressed that the CBN’s disciplined approach to monetary policy continues, focusing on long-term economic stability. READ ALSO: Reps to…

The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD) has reaffirmed its commitment to strategic collaboration with various sectors to create an enabling environment for young people to maximize their potential. Commissioner for MYSD, Mobolaji Ogunlende, made this declaration at a three-day retreat organised for the Ministry’s Technical Working Group (TWG) at the Providence Hotel, Ikeja.   Speaking at the event, Ogunlende emphasised the critical role of youth in Lagos, noting that over 70% of the state’s population is under the age of 35. He acknowledged that while young people represent a significant and dynamic force, systemic barriers often hinder…

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed deep concern over the macroeconomic policies of the Federal Government (FG), which they say have worsened hardship across the nation.   In a communiqué issued in Asaba, the Delta State capital, after a meeting attended by 12 PDP governors, they called on the FG to urgently revisit and reform these policies to mitigate their adverse effects on Nigerians. The communiqué was signed by Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed. The governors used the meeting as a platform for peer review of developmental initiatives across PDP-governed states…

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nwoko, who defected after months of speculation attributed his action to deepening internal divisions within the PDP, describing the party’s factionalization as irreconcilable. In a resignation letter to the PDP Chairman of Ward 8, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nwoko stated that his decision to leave the party was made in the best interest of those he served.   He emphasised his continued commitment to the progress and prosperity of both the state and the…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its commitment to personnel training and capacity development through a strategic partnership with the Presidency. This collaboration was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit by the Senior Special Assistant to the President (SSAP) on Industrial Training and Development Initiatives, Adamson Ayinde, to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar yesterday.  Discussions during the visit focused on providing industrial training opportunities for NAF personnel, particularly those nearing retirement, in key areas such as aerospace technology, information and communication technology (ICT), and agriculture. Ayinde stressed the importance of equipping retiring personnel with…